American Locomotives Steam Power 1900-1950 Pictorial record of steam power

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American Locomotives Steam Power 1900-1950

American Locomotives; A Pictorial Record of Steam Power, 1900-1950 by EDWIN P. ALEXANDER. Alexanders work shows locomotive development in chronology - from the rugged motive power designs of the early 1900s to the grace and beauty of modern steam in 1950.

Photos, diagrams and data on: 4-4-2 C&NW #1015; 4-4-2 ERIE #521; 4-6-2 C&O #1015; 2-6-2 LS&MS #695; 2-8-2 NP #1529, 0-6-6-0 B&O #2400; 4-6-2 CB&Q #2828; 2-8-0 CRI&P #1799; 2-6-6-2 AT&SF #3322; 4-6-2 NYC #3406; 2-8-8-2 SP #4000; 2-10-4 T&P #600; 4-8-4 RF&P #553; 4-8-4 N&W #600; 4-8-8-4 C&O #500 plus many others.

117 illustration sets include profiles, builders photos and erection drawings, 125 plates; approximately 250 pgs.

Here is the pictorial history of American Railroad motive power as it developed from 1900-a continuation of the story began with Iron Horses. From the first Atlantic and Prairie types, fifty years of progress are shown by well over 100 full page plates, together with descriptions and diagrams. The locomotive illustrations have been carefully chosen to show milestones in improved designs and for photogenic interest. Pictured are the engines of the early years of the century, the first Mallets, the firsts of many new designs, up through the decades to the 500 ton monsters which are gradually being supplanted by Diesels.

Considering todays trends in motive power, this might be the swan song of the steam locomotive as most people know it. Here are the outstanding representatives in locomotive development over the past half century gathered in one volume-a MUST for anyone interested in railroads.

All pictures are of the actual item. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us.

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